TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER IN USA EXPECTS "DESIRED" MOVES ON REBEL KURDS’ PARTY
Anatolia News Agency, Turkey
Feb 6 2007
WASHINGTON (A.A) -06.02.2007 -"Certain developments on terrorist PKK
are likely to take place as desired by Turkey", said Abdullah Gul,
Turkish FM and Deputy PM, on Monday.
Gul talked to the press corps after meeting the United States
Vice-President Dick Cheney and National Security Adviser Stephen
Hadley.
"Both meetings were fruitful. You all know the important topics. The
future of Iraq, Armenian resolution and the fight against terrorism
were among them," told Gul.
Asked if Vice-President Cheney promised the closure of PKK camps in
north of Iraq, Gul replied that he saw a serious approach from VP
Cheney to the terrorist PKK problem.
"It is not possible to explain the presence of a terrorist organization
in a friendly country (Iraq) and which is controlled by allies,"
remarked Gul.
In response to a question on the postponement of the referendum in
Kirkuk, Gul indicated that Kirkuk is an Iraqi city and that sectarian
violence should not be spread into this city. "It is highly important
for everyone to live in peace in Kirkuk," underlined Gul.
In reply to a question on the resolution related to the so-called
Armenian genocide (which was submitted to US congress), Gul underscored
that the Bush administration will do what it takes on this matter.
Meanwhile, sources indicated that Gul-Cheney meeting lasted longer
than planned. The two men discussed regional issues, especially energy
and security problems.
Gul also met representatives of prominent Jewish organizations in
Washington D.C. on Monday. Jewish leaders expressed their satisfaction
regarding the role played by Turkey in the region, and Turkey’s
relations with Israel.
Abdullah Gul is scheduled to meet the US Secretary of State Condoleezza
Rice on Tuesday.